Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 10:28:11 CDT
From: River Shant
Subject: 'NSYNC-Brush with Fame-Chapter 3
Disclaimer: This story is fiction. This does not imply anything about the
members of *N SYNC. If you do not like it then don't read it.
`NSYNC-Brush with Fame
Life went on as usual. I tried to forget about what had happened
between me and Justin but I couldn't seem to shake the thoughts out of my
head. Practice became my savior. It would clear my mind for at least two
hours. What made it worse was that my friends had told everyone they knew
about it. This meant everyone was talking about it and forcing me to talk
about it also. I would've gone depressed if I didn't have Stellara.
A few weeks later, Stell and I were practicing in the studio and my
phone rang. Well since I knew that I wouldn't be able to hear a phone in
my loud studio, I had someone rig up a flashing light to tell me the phone
was ring. I was too busy to notice so Stell ran out and got the phone.
"Hello," she asked.
"Hi. Would river happen to be in," the voice on the other line responded.
"Sure is, but he is kind of busy, is this important," Stellara questioned.
"Umm, not really, I just wanted to talk to him, I haven't seen him in a
while," the voice said.
"Oh okay, when he is done I'll have him call you back, may I ask who's
speaking," Stellara asked.
"Yeah could you tell him this is Justin, and just to call me back whenever
he gets a chance," Justin whimpered.
"Damn it Justin! Why didn't you say it was you? This is Stellara. Let me
go get him," Stellara said excitedly.
"Wait Stell," Justin called out, "Don't tell him it's me though, please."
"Sure thing," Stellara replied while she shot down the hall into the
studio. I was dancing my brains out, trying to prepare myself for the
competition that we were attending in two days.
I turned and looked as Stellara burst through the door. "Go get
the phone, it sounds important!"
"Who is it," I asked.
"I don't know," she shrugged, "But it does sound important."
I made my way down the hall to the phone and picked up the
receiver. "Hello," I asked.
"River?"
"Yah, it's me. May I ask who's speaking please?"
"Riv it's me Justin. I can't believe you don't recognize my voice. Why
haven't you kept in touch," he asked.
"Oh wow. It's nice to talk to you again Just. I'm really sorry, but I've
been so busy and it's been really hard to think about it when I have all
this stuff coming at me," I lied.
"You mean you haven't thought about me at all," he asked rather sadly.
"Okay, I'm lying. The truth is Justin that I can't keep myself from
thinking about you and every time I try to get in touch I just get too sad
to pick up the phone. It's just not the same over the phone like it is in
real life," I said with in a tear in my eye, "I really miss you Justin." I
began crying, and I couldn't stop myself.
"Riv, don't cry. I know how you feel," he commented obviously trying to
calm me down, " But we're gonna have to learn to work around this if we
want this to really work."
"I know Justin, I'll try," I said controlling the sons, "I promise to make
more of an effort to keep in touch."
"Good," he said while in the background someone began yelling at him, "Look
River, I have to get going, the show starts in 20 minutes. I'll talk to
you soon."
"Okay," I said, "I'll call you later. Bye."
"Bye."
I hung the phone up and walked back into the studio on the brink of
tears that I forced back. Stellara stopped what she was doing and walked
over to me. As soon as I looked at her I broke down and began crying on
her shoulder. "River, what's wrong," she said. I couldn't keep it from
her any longer so I spilled everything. After my fit of emotion, she
comforted me and everything was better.
National Dance Competition Finals in Orlando, Florida. I was a
wreck. My nerves had crept their ways up to my brain and were beginning to
affect me mentally. I just couldn't take it. But I persevered because I
knew how much it meant to Stellara. We had already done our short program
and technical portion. All that was left was the long program. Stellara
and I drew last position and had to sit through the other competitors'
dances. It wasn't all that bad because it gave us a chance to scope out
the competition.
We stepped out onto the mat and took our starting pose. The music
began and something came over me. I was possessed by the music. My body
just seemed to know what to do without thinking about it. I knew we were
doing well by the occasional cheers of the crowd, which were beginning to
become more and more frequent after each move. All that was left was the
back tuck catch. We positioned, I nodded, and bingo, she flipped and I
caught her. The crowd went stark raving mad with delight. I released her,
and we bowed. After exiting the stage the other competitors came up to
congratulate us on a well given performance. Mostly asking about the last
move. Where did it come from? Who made it up? How do you do it? And
stuff along those lines.
Stell and I walked out onto the mat with the other contestants
during the presentation of awards. They began announcing the winners.
Third place went to some oversized Kentucky team. Second place to this
really cute girl who must have only been 14. "And now ladies and gents,
tonight's first place winners are," the speaker paused deliberately, "River
and Stellara of Team Illusion!"
I just looked at Stell in disbelief as she ran up to the front to
be recognized. I followed rather dumbfounded but finally regained
composure. "And to present the award will be our celebrity guests, `NSYNC.
Come on out here guys," he said as if he knew them. I went right back into
shock as I saw Chris, Joey, Lance, JC, and Justin-the Justin I hadn't seen
in ages- run out of the side corridor up to the front.
"What are you guys doing here," Stellara questioned.
"Well he kinda had an idea that you guys might take it so we had our
manager set us up with presenting," Lance said.
"Congratulations," Justin said as he walked over to me and smiled that
smile and handed me my trophy and my 25 grand. I almost fainted. I wanted
to kiss him so bad.
"I can't believe you did this," I said in a smile to him.
"It was all my idea," he smirked, "I had to see you."
"And now for the grand prize," the announcer interrupted, "you will be
featured in a music video. This year's musician is the rising star Britney
Spears. Come on out here Britney." Then this girl ran out and I just
ogled her. She was gorgeous. I couldn't stop staring.
"Hi," she said, "Congratulations, you guys have some great moves.
Especially that last one, I definitely want to see that one in my video."
I didn't respond I just stared.
"You can wipe the drool off you mouth now," Justin said rather annoyed. I
looked at him and blushed.
"I'm so sorry Justin, but look at her, she could turn me straight!"
"Not funny," was all he said as he walked off. Oh shit, I pissed him off.
This was not good. I followed after him but was interrupted by this really
over anxious pop star.
"Hi. We haven't formally been introduced, I'm Britney," she commented as
she flipped her hair. I must admit she was gorgeous.
"Hi. The name's River. I'm really happy to be able to work with you.
I've admired your stuff for a while. I mean, we did use your song and all.
Have you met sell yet," I said trying to get away, she said no, " Hey
Stell! Get over here and meet our new boss. I'm sure you guys have so much
to talk about. So if you'll excuse me, there's some business I have to
clear up." Stellara shot me this look but I pleaded with her with my eyes
and she nodded.
I ran after Justin backstage and found him sulking in a chair. I
slowed my pace and sat down next to him. "Just, it was only a joke. I'm
not leaving you for that, for no one. I really like you and I want us to
be together. Maybe I can stay down here longer and we can spend time
together. Just you and me." As soon as I spoke my last sentence his face
lit up.
"Really? You're gonna stay," he said beaming a smile, "That would be
awesome!" He hugged me. It really startled me at first but then it
comforted me. I looked around to see if anyone was around. No one. So I
leaned in for the kill, I mean kiss. Our lips met and just rested there,
making acquaintance once more. I was in heaven. I had been waiting for
this moment since the last time he kissed me at my house. There was a
noise coming down the hall so we pulled apart. I looked at him and he
smiled. He was completely gorgeous. And completely mine.
We left the competition and went back to the hotel. From there we
were going to meet the guys and Britney for dinner. I really didn't want
to be somewhere public because of the chance of them being noticed so I
suggested a dinner on the beach, which everyone agreed to. A limo pulled
up in front of our hotel and picked us up. Everyone was already inside so
we said our hellos and made our way to the beach. During the drive we
tried to hold conversation but Britney kept a constant hold on the
imaginary talking stick. If there was a talking stick, I'm sure Stellara
would have loved to beat her with it.
We pulled up to the beach and everyone got out holding bags of
food. Stellara, Justin, and I lagged behind and she whispered to us, "Hold
me back guys, I'm about to kick me some Britney bootie!" We had to laugh.
"Stell just be nice," I said trying to ease the tension.
"Yeah, Stellara, I don't think she really knows just how annoying she
really is," Justin added.
"I guess," Stellara sighed. I smiled. We made our way onto the space that
the guys and Britney had designated as good picnic sand. It was exactly
the same as every other plot on the beach but Britney made sure that it was
perfect. We don't want her to be imperfect now do we?
We sat. I was next to Justin on one side, Britney on the other
side. Stell sat next to JC and Lance. Chris and Joey were to busy eating
to think about where to sit. I started making meaningless conversation
with Justin and of course "Little Miss Britney" had to butt it. She kept
talking to Justin. Not to me and Justin, just him. I felt left out and
Justin didn't seem to be including me either so I got up and went and sat
with Stell, JC, and Lance.
When I sat next to Stellara I noticed that JC and Lance were
sitting kinda close. I eyed JC and he smiled back at me. I kinda motioned
with my head towards Lance and he nodded in affirmation. I was so happy
for him, but I wanted to know the scoop so I got up and asked if JC wanted
to walk with me. He agreed and was off. Justin asked if he could come but
I told him I'd rather just walk with JC right now. He looked down and I
kinda smiled. I'm not really an evil person but if he was gonna get mad at
me over Britney and then goes and does the same thing, he deserved it.
JC and I walked far enough away for them not to hear us and I
started asking him for the 411. "So spill," I said rather excitedly.
"Well," he started, "It just kinda happened one night. It's a funny story
actually."
"Then tell me!"
"Then let me," he retorted, "Well one night on the tour bus I was walking
to the fridge to get something to drink. Everyone was a sleep so I tried
to be as quiet as possible. I got my water and while I was walking back
toward my bunk the bus hit a bump. I was right next to Lance's bunk and
the bump knocked me forward into it. When I opened my eyes, I noticed
Lance's dick staring me right in the face. He was, you know, relieving
some stress. I just looked up at him and smiled. Then I made my move. I
wrapped my mouth over his."
"I get the picture," I said cutting him off.
"And we've been together ever since. But you have to promise me you won't
say anything, he is really scared that the guys will find out and kick us
out," he said morosely.
"I really wouldn't worry about them."
"I know, that's what I keep telling him. But he just won't let me say
anything. Please don't tell him I told you. Let him tell you," he
pleaded.
"No problem," I comforted him, " Your secret is safe with me." Right when
I said that he pulled me in a deep hug. I was shocked. It felt like I
knew him forever even though I just met him months ago. I was glad that he
trusted me. And plus it felt good to be held, seeing as though Justin and
little miss bimbo were getting all cozy.
We walked back to where everyone was sitting and there were all
laughing at Joey and Chris making fools of themselves. Chris was dancing
around like a little ballerina while Joey was doing an Irish jig. "What's
going on," I asked.
"They're making fun of us," Stellara answered between laughs. I joined her
on the ground and began laughing. I looked over towards Justin and he was
staring at me, hardcore. He had this hurt sad puppy dog type expression on
his face. I smiled and stuck my tongue out at him. He smiled and was
about to stick his famous tongue out back at me but Britney pulled him up
onto his feet by the arm.
"Let's show them how it's done, Just," she squealed. Then she busted out
into the most hoochiest, ghetto mamma dance I had ever seen. I think she
was being serious, but it was pretty damn funny. She started rubbing
herself all over Justin while he looked at me. I rolled my eyes at him and
went back to laughing at Britney. Stellara got up and pulled me to my
feet.
"I'm gonna show Britney what she looks like," Stellara chimed as she
started dancing worse than Britney. It was bad, I mean raunchy. I started
in on it. We had everyone laughing, even Britney, who seemed upset at
first that we were making fun of her. We went on for another hour
imitating each other and finally decided it was time to pack up and get
back to the hotels.
We pulled up to my hotel and Stellara and I stepped out of the
limo. We said our good byes and while I was saying goodbye to Justin he
mouthed the words "I'll call you". I nodded and we proceeded into the
hotel. I said goodnight to Stell, who was really bushed from all the
excitement, and entered my room. About and hour later my phone rang.
"Hello," I asked.
"Hey guy," Justin answered.
"Sorry I didn't order a pizza," I joked.
"Real funny Riv. So did you have a good night?"
"Great fun," I answered, "Especially seeing you and Britney all up on each
other."
"Hey I had nothing to do with that," he said innocently, "I think she has a
crush on me."
"Well she's not doing a good job of hiding it," I kidded.
"Yeah, I guess so. So when are we gonna get to spend some quality time
together," he questioned rather anxiously.
"Whenever you can find some free time for me," I said in a faux crying
voice.
"Whatever! How about tomorrow," he asked.
"Sounds good," I said as I stepped out on the balcony to smoke a cigarette.
"Then it's settled," he replied, "How's noon?"
"Word. I hope I can wake up that early, I've been really tired lately," I
said. I really was exhausted.
"Then it's settled. I'll se you tomorrow. Now get some sleep, you sound
horrible," he just had to add that in.
"Thanks," I said sarcastically, "Alright then, tomorrow it is. I'll talk
to you later."
"Good night," he said.
"Good night Justin." I put out what was left of my cigarette and walked
bake into my room. After I had shut the door I climbed into my bed and
drifted into dreamland.
In the morning I was awoken by a knock at my door. I made my way
to the door and opened it expecting it to be some room cleaner,
housekeeping lady. It was Justin, with a cart of food. He pushed his way
in the room followed by the cart he was pulling. I scratched my head and
said, "I thought you said noon?"
"I did, but I woke up early and decided to surprise you," he said with an
insanely self-proud smile on his face. "Here I brought you some breakfast,
grub up."
"Thanks," I replied as I sat down and began eating. "So what is in store
for me today?"
"Well you, the lucky winner, has just won a day with the fabulous Justin
Timberlake of `NSYNC," he resounded in an announcers voice. The he
shrugged and said, "I really don't know, I thought we could just chill here
for a while and talk."
"I think that sounds marvelous kind sir," I said with an English accent in
between my bites of food. I finished my breakfast and decided I need to
take a shower. I got all my stuff together and told Justin to entertain
himself while I took a shower. He said okay.
I stepped into the water stream and let the water flow down my
body. Damn this felt good. I began lathering up myself with the
complimentary soap that every hotel leaves in the bathroom while I sang.
It was a ballad that I had just composed for my band. I guess I was
singing so loudly that I didn't hear the shower door open. I felt a hand
on my back and nearly jumped through the ceiling. I turned to see Justin
flashing me those pearly whites of his. I really didn't know what to do.
The shower is kinda a sacred place for me. But he soon quelled my
confusion with a kiss. It was deep and forceful. But I loved it. I was
backed against the shower walls while his hands caressed my sides.
"Justin," I pleaded, "Nothing else. Just this. We're taking this slowly.
I don't mind being naked with you but that's all."
"Understood," was all he said as he began kissing me again.
We made out for what seemed to be an eternity. In all actuality it
was only like half an hour but I didn't care. I turned the shower off and
stepped out. I turned around and looked at Justin. It was then when I
realized just how gorgeous he was. I looked at his tall, slender physique
and immediately spaced out. His legs were perfect, his chest was perfect,
his arms were perfect, his face was perfect, and his cock was more than
perfect. And it wasn't even hard. It was an average size but it was
beautiful. Everything was exactly where it should be, I mean it was like a
display at a department store. Even his pubic hair was perfect. Textbook
certainty.
"Hey River, earth to River," he said, which snapped me out of my trance.
"Umm yeah?"
"Could I have a towel?" I blushed and threw him a towel. We dried and
entered my room again. I put on some boxers and flopped down on my bed. I
turned to see that my phone was flashing a little red light that meant I
had a message. I picked up the phone and dialed for messages. It was
Stellara; she called to tell me that she would be out with JC and Lance all
day trying to avoid Britney. I had to laugh at the message.
Justin walked into the room with his boxers on and laid down next
to me. I put my head on his chest and he turned the tellie on. We lay
there just watching TV for a few hours and ended up falling asleep. I woke
up at about 9:30pm and decided to wake him.
"What," he said groggily.
"It's 9:30, do you have to be back?"
"Really? 9:30 already? Yeah I guess I should get going," he said sadly.
He got up and put on his clothes and I walked him to the door. I opened
the door to let him out and he turned and said, "River, I had a great time
with you. I know we really didn't do anything, but just being with you
makes me feel so, uh, complete. I think I love you."
My jaw hit the floor! He said it. He loved me. I grabbed him by
the collar and pulled the door closed. "What are you doing," he asked
nervously.
"Do you really think I would let you leave after that," I said as I pulled
him in for a kiss. After we parted I pushed him down on the bed. Tonight
I was ready to share with him what I had never shared with another guy.
TBC.
I'm such a tease aren't I? Well that was chapter three. Sorry that I'm
making you guys wait to see what happens, I know you really want to know.
Just be patient. I want to thank everyone for responding to my stories; it
gives me a reason to keep writing. And of course, if you have any comments
or suggestions please feel free to e-mail me at
groundwriter@hotmail.com. The next chapter will be up very soon.